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Dreams of Babylon

Ryan Crocker | Jun 28, 2010
Iraq is not yesterday’s war. If Obama withdraws too quickly, the tenuous peace will collapse.

Walking with the Devil

Hilton L. Root | Mar 01, 2007
The United States must avoid getting trapped in its commitments with unstable regimes, and Iraq is the prime example.

Commentary

Baghdad's Bad JuJu

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jan 28, 2011
Sadr's back. Iraq is on the brink. Washington sits idly by.

Baghdad's Long, Cold Winter

Kenneth M. Pollack | Dec 06, 2010
Iraq's long, hot summer is over and its leaders have a deal to form a government. But getting things done won't get much easier.

The Saudis go to Baghdad

Danial Anas Kaysi | Apr 30, 2010
Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.
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Blogs

The Neocons' Undemocratic Domino

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 15, 2011
Support for the murderous Assad. Increased Iranian influence. An uptick in insurgent violence. What hath the Neocon dream of a democratic Iraq wrought?

Conflict in Lebanon? The Broader Dimensions Behind “STL”

Malou Innocent | Jan 05, 2011
The results of the Special Tribune for Lebanon could reignite civil war—or worse, conflict with Israel.

Iraqi Political Culture on Display

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 11, 2010
Don't breathe a sigh of relief yet. Baghdad is still ruled by narrow-minded politicians, not liberal democrats.

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